Supervising a Human Error Free Environment
Supervision plays a crucial role in Human Error Reduction and Control. In this fully accredited training, critical factors like preparation, planning, scheduling, communication, among many others, will be discussed. People make mistakes because they can; our systems allow it. To work with these challenges, it is essential to understand human behavior and the psychology of… Continue reading Supervising a Human Error Free Environment
Read MoreAerosol Technology 101
Aerosols are a unique product form, utilized in an array of industries, that require a thorough understanding of the technology before acceptable formulations can be developed for consumer use. While traditional aerosol products have been around for many years, recent developments in propellants, valve systems, and packaging innovations have opened up new opportunities for new… Continue reading Aerosol Technology 101
Read MoreIn-depth Look into Softgel Formulation, Manufacturing and Troubleshooting
Softgels are widely popular dose forms for liquid that represent the most important oral form for less than 5 milliliters of liquid. Additionally, softgels are vital as a lipid delivery system, enhancing both solubility and permeation of Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients (APIs) by targeting the lipid absorption route. Softgels may appear to be a simple, two-part… Continue reading In-depth Look into Softgel Formulation, Manufacturing and Troubleshooting
Read MoreGMP Change Control Process
Change control is a requirement of all regulatory agencies and authorities worldwide. It is a critical GMP function that must be addressed daily. The value of identifying and tracking change is to prevent unintended consequences, remain in proper process alignment, and avoid any alteration of the products’ Safety, Identity, Strength, Purity, and Quality (SISPQ). Many… Continue reading GMP Change Control Process
Read MorePrecision Tools for Error Reduction
Human error is known to be the primary cause of quality and production losses in many industries. Although human error is unlikely to ever be eliminated, many human performance problems can be prevented. Human errors start at the design stage. From procedures, training, and workplace environment, many variables that affect human behavior CAN be managed,… Continue reading Precision Tools for Error Reduction
Read MoreEthylene Oxide: Product Adoption and Parametric Release
Ethylene Oxide (ETO) Sterilization is a critical process for medical devices, which might include pharmaceuticals and the food industry. Today, the challenge is to understand product adoption during material changes to simplify and have a more robust product validation process based on product families. Another benefit is to have a better understanding on Parametric Release… Continue reading Ethylene Oxide: Product Adoption and Parametric Release
Read MoreDeveloping and Optimizing of Roll Compacted Granulations for Tablets
Granulating is the most popular way to prepare materials for tableting. Many excipients and actives used in modern direct compression processes are granulated. The granulation process, using only pressure for particle size enlargement, is dry granulation (Roll compaction (RC)). The RC process, even though simple in principle, can be quite complex. Besides proper machine setup,… Continue reading Developing and Optimizing of Roll Compacted Granulations for Tablets
Read More21 CFR 211 Subparts I: Laboratory Controls
Most industries in the US are regulated by local, state, and federal regulators and pharmaceutical manufacturing companies are some of the most highly regulated, particularly at the federal level. Pharmaceutical Quality affects every American hence the FDA regulates the quality of pharmaceuticals very carefully. The main regulatory standard for ensuring pharmaceutical quality are the Current… Continue reading 21 CFR 211 Subparts I: Laboratory Controls
Read MoreAntiperspirant and Deodorant: Green Technology for Wetness and Odor Control
Underarm actives for wetness (antiperspirants) and odor control (Deodorants and Deo-Cologne’s) continue to evolve as consumer grooming habits change, global regulations impact what can be sold to consumers, and changing emotive perceptions of safety and acceptable actives tie in with new scientific information about safety. This was demonstrated in the 1970’s with the banning of… Continue reading Antiperspirant and Deodorant: Green Technology for Wetness and Odor Control
Read MoreINCI: International Nomenclature of Cosmetic Ingredients
In 1973 The Cosmetic, Toiletry, Fragrance Association (CTFA) developed an industry voluntary process for assigning ingredient names that provides the consumer and medical field a common approach to understanding what is formulated in a personal care product. This process was accepted by the United States Food & Drug Administration (FDA) and the global regulatory community,… Continue reading INCI: International Nomenclature of Cosmetic Ingredients
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